dell.ca: It's back (again)! Inspiron Desktop X2 E2180 1GB 160GB 16xDVD Int. Graphics

[caban]

Monitor must be removed to subtract $190 making the desktop $309.

This time pentium instead of Athlon.

Memory is down to $50 for the 2GB upgrade instead of $70, making it a reasonable price.


530S (slim)
http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.595162773&type=10&subid=

530
http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.595166162&type=10&subid=

I can not comment but the hot graphics card for HTPC usage was this in the last thread:
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=017188&cid=999.243.272

[willy]

2GB DDR2-667 upgrade is still way overpriced ... Buy aftermarket ...

[whoa-albert]

Last time 250GB, now 160GB.

[caban]

I believe it was 160GB last time as well.

[whoa-albert]

Yeah, I guess I could be wrong.

Anyways, how long does it take from order date to actual receiving date? I want to be home when it arrives.

[robinto]

Does it come with an AGP slot ? And how many free pci slots are there ?
I want a cheap one to set up an old Matrox RT2000 system.
Thanks.

[FishPoo]

Yeah, I guess I could be wrong.

Anyways, how long does it take from order date to actual receiving date? I want to be home when it arrives.

It's been pretty quick for me, and yea it was 250GB last time. Ordered Feb 20, received Feb 27.

No AGP, just a PCI-Express.

[alpha_tot]

Does anyone know what kind of PSU is in these?

[Khrak]

Memory is down to $50 for the 2GB upgrade instead of $70, making it a reasonable price.



Not at all reasonable.

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18727&promoid=1055

And that's not even the best price.

Buy your own RAM, $50 would be reasonable (but still 40-50% overprices) for 2GB MORE, but not to go from 1GB to 2GB.

[caban]

I should have wrote "more reasonable price".

[Blackjack]

Does anyone know what kind of PSU is in these?

Here is a pic :
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff167/thevagraunt/IMG_0505.jpg

[Taft]

Does it come with an AGP slot ? And how many free pci slots are there ?
I want a cheap one to set up an old Matrox RT2000 system.
Thanks.

You're going to need to buy someones old PC. It's been 2-3 years since any motherboard was made that had an AGP slot. Some 939 boards do, so you can get a dual-core system if that's a goal.

[PesticideFree]

You're going to need to buy someones old PC. It's been 2-3 years since any motherboard was made that had an AGP slot. Some 939 boards do, so you can get a dual-core system if that's a goal.

You can still buy a new board with AGP. :cheesygri For $74, a good solution would be the Asrock (Asus' economy line) 4COREDUAL-SATA2 ATX LGA775 PT800 Ultra DDR DDR2 AGP PCI-E16 4PCI SATA2 Sound LAN Motherboard.

Available at:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=25784&vpn=4COREDUAL%2DSATA2&manufacture=ASRock

[robinto]

Thank you for all the responses to my AGP question. You guys make me so out-dated.:o

[mlerner]

Cold, cold deal.. got the older deal last week with 2 GB of ram and 250 GB HD for $462 w/ tax.

[cliff]

Cold, cold deal.. got the older deal last week with 2 GB of ram and 250 GB HD for $462 w/ tax.

462-309=153 you can almost buy a 500GB hd & 1G ram to add for the difference in price


1GB $47:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24082&vpn=BL12864AA804&manufacture=CRUCIAL%20TECHNOLOGY

250GB seagate $70:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=25667&vpn=ST3250410AS&manufacture=Seagate

47+70=107 (+ taxes & shipping)

Throw the rest of the money towards: more ram, bigger HD or in your pocket.

500GB drives are almost always around 100 on sale now, and ram is getting cheaper.

I think this is a pretty good deal, and if I didn't want to keep my existing case/power supply/hard drives, then I would pick this up instead of looking for new internals for my system.

[chicken_little]

Is it possible to add a 2nd SATA hard drive? If yes, is this easy to do?

[max88]

Easier than piece of cake. Remember to buy an extra SATA cable and 4 hard drive screws when buying the hard drive.

[caban]

The idea of this PC is to buy it at $309 or $309 + $30 for the Vista Home Premium and upgrade the parts when you have the cash or when they go on sale.

It is the no-rush deal.

[Khrak]

Cold, cold deal.. got the older deal last week with 2 GB of ram and 250 GB HD for $462 w/ tax.

$462 / 1.13 = $408
$408 - $309 = $99

For $90 you can get a 500GB HD, for $15 you can get 1GB of RAM. So it would see that for a mere $5 more, the deal nets you 660GB of HD space compared to your 250GB. If you know of some place else that I can get 410GB of HD space for $5, please tell.

[Loomy]

$462 / 1.13 = $408
$408 - $309 = $99

For $90 you can get a 500GB HD, for $15 you can get 1GB of RAM. So it would see that for a mere $5 more, the deal nets you 660GB of HD space compared to your 250GB. If you know of some place else that I can get 410GB of HD space for $5, please tell.

this ninja math is correct except for labor and hassle

[Khrak]

this ninja math is correct except for labor and hassle

~90 seconds to install a harddrive, Add another 30 seconds for RAM, maybe 5 minutes of of your way to grab the stuff, or $7-8 for shipping.

Nothing to justify the loss of 410GB.

[cache]

ok dudes. so this is a great deal if i just buy it and upgrade the parts i want to (for me, that would be to boost the RAM). but, i've never bought a dell desktop PC before as i've always built my own from scratch. am now looking for a more convenient option though but am not sure how reliable is dell? can anyone help me out here? thanks!

[BEpsilon]

Thank you for all the responses to my AGP question. You guys make me so out-dated.:o

I am using a C2D (E6400) on an ASRock board with AGP, so don't be sad. ;)

[alpha_tot]

Here is a pic :
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff167/thevagraunt/IMG_0505.jpg

Thanks... guess I'll need a new one of those if I want a decent vid card...

[spender]

I want to buy one of these for my office, which is stuffed with older Dells, all of which have their own installs of Windows XP Professional. Knowing that these operating systems CDs will only let me install on Dells, will I be able to erase Vista and install Windows XP Pro on the new machine?

[BaconMunch]

Just got back from modifying my order from the 530 to the 530s, according to the rep, if I don't do the RAM upgrade now and decide to do it later, by the time I want to do an upgrade with dell in the future, it's gonna cost $300-$500. What a load of crap.

[Khrak]

Just got back from modifying my order from the 530 to the 530s, according to the rep, if I don't do the RAM upgrade now and decide to do it later, by the time I want to do an upgrade with dell in the future, it's gonna cost $300-$500. What a load of crap.

They're idiots. Ignore them. Install takes all of 15 seconds. Just do it yourself or at your local computer shop for $10.

[caban]

Anyone know if the $7 is worth the upgrade from 256MB to 512MB on the video card from Canada Computers? Will they both fit in the slim case? I know the 256 was confirmed.

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 3450 256MB - $52.99
Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 3450 512MB - $59.99

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=017188&cid=999.243.272
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=017576&cid=999.243.272
Respectively.

[elkwood]

I want to buy one of these for my office, which is stuffed with older Dells, all of which have their own installs of Windows XP Professional. Knowing that these operating systems CDs will only let me install on Dells, will I be able to erase Vista and install Windows XP Pro on the new machine?

Technically yes, it will install XP Pro without needing the COA number on almost all Dell computers. If you are not moving the sticker and OS from the computer the enterprise install disc came with then legally no.

[Conky]

that power supply looks a bit dodgy. can anyone that bought one on the last deal comment on its build quality/rail stability? How hard would it be to replace? (ie are the dell mini towers proprietary)

[furball]

The previous deal had a 250GB HD, I'll wait and hope they have it on sale again...

[Betard]

anyone know if these have TV-OUT? Looking to build a cheap media pc to hook up to my entertainment system

[duster]

The previous deal had a 250GB HD, I'll wait and hope they have it on sale again...

The previous 309$ deal hadn't a 250 GB.

It was another 400ish deal.

[duster]

anyone know if these have TV-OUT? Looking to build a cheap media pc to hook up to my entertainment system

You won't find TV-Out on onboard graphics.

[Betard]

You won't find TV-Out on onboard graphics.


Thanks,

That's what I assumed at first, but then I remembered that a lot of HPs and what not have onboard graphics and also have tv-out.

So I figured I would ask.

[jewel9]

would you buy this dell or this acer?

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=83%2C84,402&webid=726924&affixedcode=WW

[akbar_k]

At best this deal is warm.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10093849&catid=

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10097966&catid=

Same sort of thing, 310-330$ is the going rate for this sort of configuration.

I wouldn't rush. 229-249$ and it would be a good deal.

[duster]

Thanks,

That's what I assumed at first, but then I remembered that a lot of HPs and what not have onboard graphics and also have tv-out.

So I figured I would ask.

Yes, you will find this kind of connector on "media center" style PCs, especially from HP.

But it's kinda unusual.

[duster]

The real downside this time is the lack of CPU upgrade option.

[BaconMunch]

The real downside this time is the lack of CPU upgrade option.

Actually correct me if I'm wrong but last week's XP configuration had the dell at $289 for the celeron and $30 for the 2180 upgrade. This week I believe we get the 2180 for $309.

[caban]

At best this deal is warm.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10093849&catid=

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10097966&catid=

Same sort of thing, 310-330$ is the going rate for this sort of configuration.

I wouldn't rush. 229-249$ and it would be a good deal.

The best part about this deal is the slim case, which is very nice for a HTPC.

At least, that is the reason I jumped on buying this PC.

[guyarchangel]

The best part about this deal is the slim case, which is very nice for a HTPC.

At least, that is the reason I jumped on buying this PC.

+1

Alternatively to the 530s, and if you prefer XP and without the bloated software, the Vostro Slim Tower in black piano finish is pretty nice.

Vostro 200S
Intel® Celeron® D Processor 420 (1.60GHz, 800FSB), English OR Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Proc E2180 (2.00GHz,1MB L2Cache,800FSB) [add $110]
Genuine Windows® XP Home, English
1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz - 2DIMMs
250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
Single Drive: 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
No Monitor

Starting From $549
You Save $220
Now $329
Expires 06/03/08

http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=ca&CS=cabsdt1&l=en&OC=D200SCX_F_1E

Or

Vostro 200S
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Proc E2180 (2.00GHz, 1MB L2Cache, 800FSB) OR Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4500 (2.20GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800FSB) [add $40]
Genuine Windows® XP Professional, English
3GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHZ - 2X1GB+2X512MB
250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
Single Drive: 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
No Monitor

Starting From $849
You Save $400
Now $449
Expires 06/03/08

http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=ca&CS=cabsdt1&l=en&OC=D200SDX_F_1E


And another good low profile video card to add on later for HTPC/mild gaming is the Galaxy GeForce 8600GT (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=26441#ProductDetails)

[Blackjack]

Actually correct me if I'm wrong but last week's XP configuration had the dell at $289 for the celeron and $30 for the 2180 upgrade. This week I believe we get the 2180 for $309.

Here is the last deal(with CPU upgrade) for $319

E2160, XP or Vitsa Basic, 1gb RAM, 250gb HD, etc...

[Qsmooth]

Would you guys recommend the Slim case or the regular case.

I am going to make it a home server so i would add more ram and a bigger hard drive (not from Dell) aftermarket.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

[S N Frost]

At best this deal is warm.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10093849&catid=

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10097966&catid=

Same sort of thing, 310-330$ is the going rate for this sort of configuration.

I wouldn't rush. 229-249$ and it would be a good deal.

This Inspiron 530 is a hotter deal:

http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/products/RBIredirect.aspx?rbi=GKiitGAbBa2SB+6V9bxpRwk1P2wMq l+o+1nss1h38z3A4jXFalwotMkJ8Qo6SiyBAhPNWO9k1iQnr04 IEInoYI0+IwQatLPuDy+IYU3o9GPdnL4AaL+/24ikIxCTowRTtn89wP9qS9Iij0zWQCuJrw==

Its $309 with WinXP. Its a better processor than the Acer you linked to with the same size memory and hard drive, and a smaller hard drive than the Compaq but with a faster processor as well, and the Dell is $20 cheaper than either of those two. Also, the Compaq has no PCI slots for expansion, and looks to be preloaded with a lot of annoying trialware.

My father ordered the Dell yesterday to replace his home office computer both because of the price and because it has XP, so he doesn't need to worry about compatibility issues with software that he uses for his business.

[ibinlurking]

This Inspiron 530 is a hotter deal:

http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/products/RBIredirect.aspx?rbi=GKiitGAbBa2SB+6V9bxpRwk1P2wMq l+o+1nss1h38z3A4jXFalwotMkJ8Qo6SiyBAhPNWO9k1iQnr04 IEInoYI0+IwQatLPuDy+IYU3o9GPdnL4AaL+/24ikIxCTowRTtn89wP9qS9Iij0zWQCuJrw==

Its $309 with WinXP. Its a better processor than the Acer you linked to with the same size memory and hard drive, and a smaller hard drive than the Compaq but with a faster processor as well, and the Dell is $20 cheaper than either of those two. Also, the Compaq has no PCI slots for expansion, and looks to be preloaded with a lot of annoying trialware.

My father ordered the Dell yesterday to replace his home office computer both because of the price and because it has XP, so he doesn't need to worry about compatibility issues with software that he uses for his business.

Very nice find. I stumble to the XP systems on the Dell site myself last night. If I end up selling my computer tonight, I will be ordering one of those for sure. Fingers crossed.


Anyone know if a faster core 2 duo CPU can be installed?

I am still debating between the full tower and slimmer case as well.

[desiplaya]

Hi, I'd like to confirm what is the Motherboard on this system...

I'd like to know since i have a PCI-express vid card i'd like to put in when i get this and i want to know if its possible or not, can some one confirm?

Thanks ;)

[synaptech]

Hi, I'd like to confirm what is the Motherboard on this system...

I'd like to know since i have a PCI-express vid card i'd like to put in when i get this and i want to know if its possible or not, can some one confirm?

Thanks ;)

ttype 530 or 530s into the dell.ca search - it brings up info on the systems and there they have tech specs. Yes it has PCI-E but only 2 PCI

- edit: very tempted here, but still waiting to see if a different order was cancelled before proceeding.

[desiplaya]

ttype 530 or 530s into the dell.ca search - it brings up info on the systems and there they have tech specs. Yes it has PCI-E but only 2 PCI

- edit: very tempted here, but still waiting to see if a different order was cancelled before proceeding.

Sweetness, i just ordered it, expected by the 14th...i'm gonna put my 6600gt + already existing 250GB SATA HD + *maybe* the 500W power supply i already have tooo in it...sweet upgrade....me happy!...lol

[syntex101]

hi guys this is my first time shopping with dell online, what should i put under the tax exempt section of the checkout forms i live in toronto ontario btw
also would 1gb or ram be sufficient for vista basic or should i opt for the xp OS?

[duster]

hi guys this is my first time shopping with dell online, what should i put under the tax exempt section of the checkout forms i live in toronto ontario btw
also would 1gb or ram be sufficient for vista basic or should i opt for the xp OS?

You have noyhing to put under tax exemption...unless you're a native or something.

1 GB is enough but not optimal for Vista Basic and today's needs. And the memory is so cheap these days...

Order it as is and put 1 more GB yourself later if you want. This PC comes with 2x 512 MB but the motherboard has 4 memory slots so you have some room.

[jonno]

ordered one based on the buy-now upgrade later scenario

I could build the same system for just below 300 before tax, I'll pay dell an extra $30 to do it for me and have it to my house in a few days.

[duster]

ordered one based on the buy-now upgrade later scenario

I could build the same system for just below 300 before tax, I'll pay dell an extra $30 to do it for me and have it to my house in a few days.

And you forgot the OS that I'm sure you couldn't have for just below 300$ ;)

[syntex101]

how long does it take them to deliver it? anyone received theirs yet?

[BaconMunch]

how long does it take them to deliver it? anyone received theirs yet?

I ordered on the 3rd (Saturday I believe and received by the Thursday). The funny thing is on Monday I switched my 530 order for a 530s. Everything is looking great.

[jed]

Yes, you will find this kind of connector on "media center" style PCs, especially from HP.

But it's kinda unusual.

Actually S939 and AM2 nVidia chipset boards with integrated graphics have tv-out.

[synaptech]

I ordered on the 3rd (Saturday I believe and received by the Thursday). The funny thing is on Monday I switched my 530 order for a 530s. Everything is looking great.

Since you have the 530s - are the PCI cards half height too? The specs would lead me to believe this, but I figured I'd ask and hope :)

[duster]

Actually S939 and AM2 nVidia chipset boards with integrated graphics have tv-out.

Actually, I don't know what you're talking about...Are you trying to say that all Nforce based motherboard have TV-Out?! First time I hear something like that.

These 4 are Nforce based...wirth integrated graphics. And I can't see any TV-Out connector...

http://img.ncix.com/images/24624_1.jpg

http://img.ncix.com/images/22995_22995-1.jpg

http://img.ncix.com/images/28923_l.jpg

http://img.ncix.com/images/20986_1.jpg

[MercenaryForHire]

Actually S939 and AM2 nVidia chipset boards with integrated graphics have tv-out.

"Some" NVIDIA IGP boards have TV-out, but that's understood.

You'd have to be a moron of an epic magnitude to think that every single NVIDIA IGP board has TV-out on the board ... and even more so to post a page of pidgin-English whining and images about it. :D

[duster]

"Some" NVIDIA IGP boards have TV-out, but that's understood.

You'd have to be a moron of an epic magnitude to think that every single NVIDIA IGP board has TV-out on the board ... and even more so to post a page of pidgin-English whining and images about it. :D

Lets talk about the moron who infiltrates a conversation in which he had nothing to do :D

I apologize for my english but maybe we could try something...if your french is as good as my english, I swear that I'll eat my hat.

Donc, si je te dis de ne pas te mêler de ce qui ne te regarde pas et de me crisser patience, tu comprends quelque chose? Je sais pas pourquoi, mais je gagerais que non.

À bon entendeur...

[dreamlayers]

Technically yes, it will install XP Pro without needing the COA number on almost all Dell computers. If you are not moving the sticker and OS from the computer the enterprise install disc came with then legally no.

You need Vista Business or Ultimate to get downgrade rights (PDF) (http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/f/4/5f4c83d3-833e-4f11-8cbd-699b0c164182/royaltyoemreferencesheet.pdf).

[duster]

You need Vista Business or Ultimate to get downgrade rights (PDF) (http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/f/4/5f4c83d3-833e-4f11-8cbd-699b0c164182/royaltyoemreferencesheet.pdf).

+1

[MercenaryForHire]

Lets talk about the moron who infiltrates a conversation in which he had nothing to do :D

"Infiltrates"? So I'm Sam Fisher now? :lol:

Donc, si je te dis de ne pas te mêler de ce qui ne te regarde pas et de me crisser patience, tu comprends quelque chose? Je sais pas pourquoi, mais je gagerais que non.

À bon entendeur...

Frankly, I'll involve myself in any conversation I please, especially one that's particularly amusing due to hilarious misinterpretation on the part of another. ;)

[aesop]

I was going to pick one up for my nephew; and it looks like dell has now removed the option to take out the monitor :mad:

Guess I'll have to call them up or something ...

[XmsrpX]

Would you guys recommend the Slim case or the regular case.

I am going to make it a home server so i would add more ram and a bigger hard drive (not from Dell) aftermarket.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

having gotten the 531S with the slim case, i'd wish i got the regular case now because i'm having hard to time getting a low-profile graphics card. if you don't plan to upgrade or add cards, the slim case is the way to go. it's pretty nice looking case. however, i was also a bit disappointed that it was quite deep and didn't fit laying flat on my bookshelf.

[donjuancarlos]

If you want XP instead of Vista, go here:

http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/winxp_inspndt?c=ca&cs=cadhs1&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=anavml

Or on the main Home and Home Office page on the left side under Essential links, click "Still Looking for XP?"

[97gst]

How do you delete the monitor from these setups?
Do you have to call in and deal with a rep to get them to remove it?

I need faster machine, already have a 22" monitor, but I don't want Vista. This deal sound good to me, especially if it's a slim case.

[aesop]

You can't remove the monitor anymore if the setup is a "special" if you want to remove the monitor you have to go and buy it at the normal price.

According to the CSR - they "fixed" this on Thursday; and the CSR refused to honor it for me. :(

so deal is dead?

[FishPoo]

You can't remove the monitor anymore if the setup is a "special" if you want to remove the monitor you have to go and buy it at the normal price.

According to the CSR - they "fixed" this on Thursday; and the CSR refused to honor it for me. :(

so deal is dead?

At the moment yes, but I've found the week after or even days after it will change again.

I thought I missed the boat too, but after a week or so, the monitor selection allowed me to pick none again and I picked it up then.

[aesop]

cool... so there is hope for my nephew yet.. lol

Thanks!